When left tackle Ryan Pugh went down against Arkansas, it didn't look good. The true freshman winced in pain inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium before being carted off the field on a medical cart and taken straight to the locker room.

But Pugh was fortunate, very fortunate. What appeared to be a serious leg injury at the time turned out to be a sprained ankle.

Pugh missed the remainder of the Arkansas game, and the entire four quarters at LSU last week. But Pugh is getting close to returning to full speed. In fact, coach Tommy Tuberville said after Wednesday's practice, Pugh should be ready to go this week against Ole Miss.